Ready for another variation on an all-purpose tote?
This bag is super simple,but it gets "dressed-up" with two coordinated exterior fabrics, some fun braided handles made from clothesline (How cool is that?) and some metal grommets.
Braided Handle Tote Bag Tutorial
Leather / Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial
Here is another fun tote tutorial for you. I love simple totes that have the added sophistication of some interesting fabric and/or hardware! In this case I dressed this tote up with some faux leather for the base and black leather handles.
Drawstring Jewlery Pouch Tutorial
Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial. DIY Travel Jewellery Pouch Bag. Here it is! I promised that I'd do a tute on creating a jewlery pouch and I'm holding my word. It's taken some time as I've been busy, but my niece's birthday is coming up and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make her something nice and create the tute at the same time.
Decked Out Summer Tote Bag Tutorial
I woke up early this morning with a mission to create a quick and easy summer tutorial. I just wasn't sure what it was going to be....that is until I came across these fun handbag handles I had bought months ago.
Simple Tote Bag - Simple Tutorial
I have received so many compliments on my simple totes - I wanted to share how to make them with you. This tutorial will be somewhat limited on pictures, but if you have just a little sewing experience, you won't need a ton of pictures - this is pretty straight-forward!
Laminated Insulated Summer Tote Tutorial
Whether you are headed to the beach, the pool, or a backyard BBQ, you can carry your summer treats in a lovely insulated tote that will not only keep your food cool but offer up some fashion, functionality and discussion topics as well.
DIY Reusable Grocery Tote Bag Tutorial
Starting this month, our city’s stores won’t be providing paper or plastic bags for free, to encourage the use of reusable bags. We’ve been getting into the habit for a while, but we will definitely need more bags.
Reusable Lunch Tote Tutorial
I was in desperate need of a new lunch bag to bring to work. I have been looking for months and just couldn't find anything that I thought would fit my needs. So I decided to make myself a lunch tote. Now I can fit everything that I need and more into my lunch bag.
Easy Teacher Tote Tutorial
How to make Easy Teacher Tote. This would make an awesome end-of-year gift for your child’s teacher! The roomy tote could be used to carry all of their papers and books to and from school. And for the summertime, your favorite teacher could use it to carry a good book and a towel to the pool.
How to Sew a Drawstring Bag
How to Make a Drawstring Bag ( Easy Sewing Project). Learn how to make a drawstring bag easily with this DIY sewing tutorial. Very easy and quick to whip up, you can make one in 10 minutes.
Boxy Travel Toiletry Bag Tutorial
This is the mother of all toiletry bags and I'll tell you why.
1. It's made out of waterproof oilcloth
2. It's CAVERNOUS.
I'm usually packing my toiletries and Matt's in my toiletry bag, so I need some space. This one is perfect. It would be great for diapers & wipes, for all your makeup, to put your sunscreen and essentials in at the beach, for whatever.
Square Foldover Clutch Tutorial
The sweetest little Square Foldover Clutch. This clutch is perfect for a quick run to the store or a night out. It easily fits keys, phone, money, and other small essentials.
Easy Peasy Tote Tutorial
This might be the easiest bag ever. It's a great size for almost anything and it's so fast and easy to make.
Fabric Bucket Free Tutorial
These babies are fun to make and great for keeping odds and ends in one place. They'd be a great place for socks, toys, magazines, hand towels, etc.
DIY Crochet Bag Tutorial
The bag body is made in one piece, starting with the base. You will add a row of single crochet around the edge of the base, then work in the round up the sides. The flap is then worked back and forth in rows. The shoulder strap and buckle straps are made separately in contrasting yarn and sewn on at the end.
Quilted Lunch Bag Tutorial
A quick and easy bag perfect for school lunches, picnics, storing toys or cosmetics and just about anything else. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a Quilted lunch bag
Lazy Crayon Roll Tutorial
I have seen lots of crayon and pencil rolls on blogs and always thought that one would make a nice wee gift for a young child. . .nb. for some reason I tend to search for tutorials after I have made something, to see if I have made it correctly, rather than before, which would make far more sense...
Chevron Quilt Pattern with No Triangles Tutorial
I've put together a tutorial on how to make a chevron quilt with no half square triangles.
Green Grocery Bag Tutorial
I think I have mentioned on this blog before how much I love a good carry bag. But I what I don't enjoy is sewing bag handles. So I have been tinkering with a bag pattern that doesn't require handles. Well doesn't require handles that need turning through and attaching to the bag (since I'm not sure a carry bag without handles is still technically a carry bag).
How to Sew a Bento Bag. Free Tutorial
The tutorial includes all of the instructions to make a bento bag and a sandwich wrap that folds out to a place mat (below). The projects are beginner-friendly, but we’ve included some nice finishing details so that they will hold up against rough-and-tumble little ones and frequent trips through the washing machine.
Simple Patchwork Quilted Pillow Tutorial
I wanted to find a way to use up those odd-shaped leftovers from the Comma, Pyramid, Hexagon quilt. You could utilize this method for any scraps produced from an equilateral triangle quilt.
Rolling Diamonds Quilt Block Tutorial
Rolling Diamonds Quilt Block free Tutorial. 12.5” square unfinished cutting directions for 1 square
Note: Scant 1/4” seams recommended throughout.
Ruffle Tote Bag Tutorial
Ruffle Tote Bag Tutorial. Shabby Chic | Rag quilt purse, Bags tutorial, Fabric bags
Reversible Rag Tote Bag Tutorial
Tired of the plain old rag bag that uses charm pack squares? Here is a pattern that is simple, fun and uses up your scraps.
Free Messenger Bag Pattern & Tutorial
I love this bag! As a mama, it carries everything I need and is not the typical “mom bag”. I use stylish fabric and I easily transform this bag into something that is perfect for everyday use. It holds a few extra diapers, tissues, wipes and all the other stuff I need, while my cell phone, car keys and wallet have individual pockets to keep me organized.
